$29,995,000

1196 E Mountain Dr Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Estimated payment $174,810/month

Total Views 6,726
6 Beds
11 Baths
10,851 Sq Ft
$2,764 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Guest House
  • Estate
  • Cold Spring Elementary School Rated A
  • Spa
  • Reverse Osmosis System

About This Home

Nestled in the hills of Montecito, this newly renovated estate offers unmatched panoramic ocean, island, and mountain views. The grand main residence features soaring ceilings, wide-plank wood floors, arched French doors, a showstopping kitchen, a formal dining room, and a luxe primary suite with dual bathrooms and closets. Three additional bedroom suites, two guest houses, and stunning outdoor spaces—complete with an outdoor kitchen, pool, spa, gardens, and multiple terraces—create an unmatched living experience in a private gated setting.

Listing Agent

Robert Riskin

Village Properties License #01815307 / 01447045 / 01954177 / 01951069 Listed on: 05/30/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $104,092

Lot Details

  • 6.52 Acre Lot
  • Gated Home
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Irrigation
  • Fruit Trees
  • Wooded Lot
  • Lawn
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • Direct Access Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Panoramic
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Estate
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 10,851 Sq Ft Home
  • Wet Bar
  • Sound System
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Reverse Osmosis System

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Smart Home
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Pool

  • Spa
  • Outdoor Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Fireplace in Patio
  • Patio
  • Built-In Barbecue

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Schools

  • Cold Spring Elementary School
  • S.B. Jr. Middle School
  • S.B. Sr. High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Power Generator
  • Well
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 011-020-004
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$104,092

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Directions: Hot Springs Road to East Mountain Drive, take a left, located on Mountain Side.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Reso Interior Features: Smart Home
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Gate:Elec, Security Camera, Security System, Fire Sprinkler System
  • Architectural Style: Estate
  • Reso Flooring: Hardwood, Stone, Tile
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: Other, Studio
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 6.52
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Cold Spring
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • View Panoramic2: Yes
  • Site Improvements Underground Util: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Interior Access: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Attached: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Pool: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation TO: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • Rooms Family Room4: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Bedroom2: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Primary: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Range2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security Security System: Yes
  • Security GateElec: Yes
  • Security Fire Sprinkler System: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Property Information Main House SqFt: 10851.0
  • Style Estate2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Built-in BBQ: Yes
  • Other Buildings Studio: Yes
  • Rooms Office3: Yes
  • Dining Formal2: Yes
  • Amenities Guest House2: Yes
  • Amenities Sound System: Yes
  • Amenities Wet Bar2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Rev Osmosis2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Family Room3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Gas8: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Primary Bedroom: Yes
  • Security Security Camera2: Yes
  • WaterSewer Pvt Well In: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Stone2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Wooded4: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced PRT: Yes
  • WaterSewer Septic In: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Spa - Outside: Yes
  • Roof:Tile2: Yes
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • Appliances Included Wtr SoftenerOwned: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #4: Yes
  • Amenities GasElectricDiesel Generator: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Patio3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) 24: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Rev Osmosis, Washer, Wtr Softener/Owned
  • Full Bathrooms: 7
  • Half Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Family Room, Gas, Patio
  • Bedrooms Basement: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Media Room: Yes
  • Interior Features:Smart Home: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tile
  • View: Mountain(s), Ocean, Panoramic
  • Construction Type: Other
  • Acres: 6.52
  • Exterior Features: Other, Pool, Patio Open, SPA-Outside, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Wooded, Yard Irrigation T/O, Fenced: PRT
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gar #4, Interior Access, Attached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Zoned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Utilities: Underground Util
  • Water Source: Private, Mont Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Zoned: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Cold Spring
  • High School: S.B. Sr.
  • Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 011-020-004
  • Zoning: Other
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 284011.2
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2023 $104,092 $8,284,315 $4,909,295 $3,375,020
2022 $76,363 $7,284,904 $4,813,035 $2,471,869
2021 $66,898 $6,390,576 $4,718,663 $1,671,913
2020 $62,470 $6,009,443 $4,670,280 $1,339,163
2019 $54,638 $5,216,433 $4,578,707 $637,726
2018 $43,308 $4,130,426 $3,591,141 $539,285
2017 $91,848 $8,753,452 $4,400,913 $4,352,539
2016 $89,156 $8,581,830 $4,314,624 $4,267,206
2015 $88,168 $8,452,924 $4,249,815 $4,203,109
2014 -- $8,287,343 $4,166,567 $4,120,776
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/30/2025 05/30/25 For Sale $29,995,000 -- $2,764 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- Lawyers Title Company
Grant Deed -- Chicago Title Co
Trustee Deed $2,495,001 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $7,200,000 New Conventional
Closed $7,200,000 Construction
Closed $7,200,000 New Conventional
Closed $3,075,000 Construction
Closed $4,425,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $1,100,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $1,750,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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MLS Number: 25-2136

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 011-020-004

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93108

1196 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA

This home is located at 1196 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 and is currently priced at $29,995,000, approximately $2,764 per square foot. 1196 E Mountain Dr is a home located in Santa Barbara County with nearby schools including Cold Spring Elementary School, Santa Barbara Junior High School, and Santa Barbara Senior High School.

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